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Higher National Certificate - HNC
Music Business
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Music Business course at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI).
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The Music Business course at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: 31WN
Here's what University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) says about its Music Business course.
This dynamic course will provide you with the experience and knowledge to gain a career in the music business. On this HNC Music Business, accredited by the Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA), you will benefit from real opportunities, experienced and dedicated staff and strong industry links.
Studying at one of the best equipped facilities in Scotland, you will be prepared for working in various sectors of the music industries. Alongside your studies you will have the opportunity to gain experience working in event/festival management, music conference management, digital marketing, and with record labels and arts organisations. Our students are regularly offered placements and employment opportunities throughout the course, with previous students completing work placements in the UK, Europe, and the US.
The teaching team, based at UHI Perth, are all active in their disciplines and, as a result, have strong links with current employers in the music industries within the UK and further afield. These links enhance your educational experience and provide a valuable insight into the contemporary music industries.
You will benefit from a guest speaker programme that has previously included: Universal Music; Sony Columbia Records; BBC Radio One; Live Nation; Ticketmaster; Stevie Wonder’s manager, Keith Harris; Creative Scotland; and the SMIA.
Source: University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Course details
Qualification
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Department
Creative and Cultural Industries
Location
Perth | Perth
Duration
1 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Business and management
• Musicianship and performance studies
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £7,440 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £1,285 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £7,440 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £7,440 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £7,440 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £7,440 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £8,925 per year (provisional) |
| International | £8,925 per year (provisional) |
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) student reviews
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1st year student
3 years ago
Five stars: Excellent
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Music Business course at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
86%
med
Teaching on my course
86%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
85%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
85%
med
Learning opportunities
91%
med
Learning opportunities
91%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
92%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
100%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
92%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
92%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
low
Assessment and feedback
95%
high
Assessment and feedback
95%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
100%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
92%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
100%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
100%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
85%
med
Academic support
100%
high
Academic support
100%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
100%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
100%
high
Organisation and management
88%
med
Organisation and management
88%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
85%
med
How well organised is your course?
92%
high
Learning resources
86%
low
Learning resources
86%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
91%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
85%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
80%
low
Student voice
85%
med
Student voice
85%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
75%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
85%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
92%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
85%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
91%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
88%
med
Teaching on my course
88%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
86%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
90%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
93%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
83%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
86%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
93%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
86%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
90%
high
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
93%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
93%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
86%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
86%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
86%
high
Academic support
91%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
93%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
90%
med
Organisation and management
83%
med
Organisation and management
83%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
86%
high
How well organised is your course?
79%
med
Learning resources
79%
low
Learning resources
79%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
83%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
75%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
79%
low
Student voice
74%
med
Student voice
74%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
69%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
68%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
83%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
74%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
83%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
90%
high
Student information
The Music Business course at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Music Business course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
50%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
80%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
65%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
10%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
5%
Business and public service associate professionals
5%
Caring personal services
5%
Customer service occupations
Graduate statistics
54%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
91%
In work, study or other activity
45%
Say it fits with future plans
30%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
17%
Teaching Professionals
13%
Elementary occupations
11%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
9%
Sales occupations
Graduate statistics
40%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
70%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Administrative occupations
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Managers, directors and senior officials
10%
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The Music Business course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£21.5k
First year after graduation
£24.5k
Third year after graduation
£25.5k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£17.9k
First year after graduation
£23k
Third year after graduation
£22.6k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Music Business.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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